Best time to ski Zermatt
For the best snow, ski Zermatt in November, January, and December. Those months bring 38% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Zermatt snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 12,740 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Zermatt's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: November, January, and December get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
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Zermatt season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Zermatt?
For the best snow, ski Zermatt in November, January, and December. Those months bring 38% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Zermatt?
November is typically the snowiest month at Zermatt, with about 13% of the season's snow.
Does Zermatt have good snow in December?
December brings about 12% of Zermatt's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Zermatt getting snow right now?
As of Friday, November 6, 2026, Zermatt is forecast to get 1.5" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days (2.7" at the summit), ranking #18 of 35 international ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is tomorrow with 0.8". Right now at mid-mountain it's 30°F, overcast, with 1 mph wind.